Located inside Sobeys Stadium at York University, the Centre of Excellence is a 35,000 sq. ft. indoor venue designed for large-scale events, productions, and experiences that require flexibility without compromise. Defined by soaring 40-foot ceilings and a completely column-free footprint, the space offers rare creative freedom for galas, conferences, concerts, weddings, sporting events, and corporate gatherings of every scale.
As part of the broader Sobeys Stadium ecosystem – home of the National Bank Open and York University convocation – the Centre of Excellence combines scale, accessibility, and infrastructure in a way few Toronto venues can match.
Centre of Excellence Main Hall
A massive open-concept event space with 40-foot ceilings and fully flexible layouts for dinners, concerts, conferences, and large-format productions.
Up to 1,200 seated dinner / 3,200 concert or standing capacity.
Reception Foyer
A dedicated entrance and arrival space ideal for guest check-in, cocktail receptions, sponsor activations, or pre-event mingling.
Meeting Rooms
Twelve supplementary meeting rooms located throughout Sobeys Stadium, ranging from 650 to 5,000 sq. ft. Ideal for breakout sessions, VIP lounges, bridal suites, green rooms, and executive meetings. Includes tables, chairs, and digital projector/screens.
Outdoor Grounds
Fifteen acres of flexible outdoor space adjacent to the facility, suitable for tented receptions, activations, festivals, and outdoor programming.
A venue built for scale, production, and flexibility.
Planning an event? Let us plan an exquisite and extraordinary themed event that will be flawless.
Planning an event? Let us plan an exquisite and extraordinary themed event that will be flawless.